Creamy Vodka Gnocchi
Serves 2Prep 10 minCook 15 - 20 minCost Approx $6.00 per serveBy Michelle Hanlon
A rich, creamy gnocchi dish with crispy bacon, mushrooms, asparagus and a vodka cream sauce.
Use whatever vegetables you have available - spinach, peas or broccoli also work well.

Ingredients
- 1 packet gnocchi
- 4 rashers bacon, chopped
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup vodka
- 300ml cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- Salt & cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley, optional
Method
- 1Cook gnocchi according to packet directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2Heat oil in a frying pan and cook bacon until crispy.
- 3Add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Cook until softened and lightly browned.
- 4Add asparagus and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- 5Pour in vodka and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- 6Add cream and parmesan. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
- 7Add cooked gnocchi and toss through the sauce.
- 8Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
- 9Serve with extra parmesan and parsley if desired.
